Tri-band refers to Wi-Fi broadcasters with three bands using three radios of different frequencies or two radios with one split in two, specifically, 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz or 2.4GHz + 5GHz-1 + 5GHz-2.
There’s no doubt that the TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 hardware collection is already the biggest on the market. And that’s about to get even more extensive. At CES 2024, the networking company unveiled a long list of additional Wi-Fi 7 devices to complete its portfolio, including a gaming router, more affordable …
If you have a home network—with a dated Wi-Fi standard or no Wi-Fi at all—and want to upgrade it straight to Wi-Fi 7, the Zyxel WBE660S BE22000 Wi-Fi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Pro Access Point would be right up your alley. This first Wi-Fi 7 access point on the market has …
The RT-BE96U is ASUS’s first Wi-Fi 7 router but far from the first of its type. Yet, it turned out to be the most exciting among its peers in my experience. It has the most to offer, including a real Wi-Fi 7 experience, though, like the rest, still lacks some …
On September 20, 2023, Amazon announced the latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen to be available by the end of the month. I was quite excited about it, pre-ordered immediately, and got mine on the first day. This brief review is from my month-long experience with the new …
For years, TP-Link’s Omada has been one of my favorite DIY mesh systems using multiple Wi-Fi access points (WAPs). Now, there’s a rival-worthy newcomer, the EnGenius Fit. This review will give an overview of what you can expect from the new mesh approach and its current general status. I intend …
There’s nothing new about the Amazon eero PoE 6 other than it’s from a company that, before this, only made wireless mesh systems. It’s the first eero Wi-Fi broadcaster that’s all about wiring. As a standard dual-band Wi-Fi 6 PoE access point, this new hardware will work with any router. …
Comcast today announced the Storm-Ready WiFi, an aptly-named Wi-Fi broadcaster designed to keep its Xfinity Cable broadband customers connected during, well, a storm. That’s the idea. Judging from the name, this is a timely product. The hurricane season is coming to certain parts of the US. Considering climate change and …
This is an umbrella post on Wi-Fi, the familiar name of the 802.11x networking standards. For the past two decades, Wi-Fi has been an essential cord-cutting invention. Imagine how your smartphone or tablet would be without this wireless connection. In a nutshell, Wi-Fi is an alternative to network cables, allowing …
Looking for the best Wi-Fi 6E upgrade options? You’re at the right place. Since the introduction of Wi-Fi 6E, the new 6GHz band has become a hot commodity. Everyone wants to see that little 6e attached to their device’s Wi-Fi signal symbol. Not all devices show the new standard-specific symbol. …
Broadcom has some news that might give folks who already bought a Wi-Fi 7 router a hint of FoMO. The company today announced its second-generation chipset solutions for the Wi-Fi 7 standard, including the BCM6765, the BCM47722, and the BCM4390. “Second-gen” because the chip maker shipped the first-gen more than …
